Sails in the Desert
Sails in the Desert is beautifully positioned in the heart of Australia’s iconic Red Centre and is a launchpad for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. The magnificent monolith of Uluṟu is located just a 20-minute drive away while Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) is located just a 10-minute drive away. Return shared airport transfers are included in your package, please see the Fine Print for details.
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The Resort — Iconic luxury in the outback
Embrace the opportunity to unearth the immensity, grandeur and mystery of the Red Centre, a magical place where one of the world’s oldest cultures still thrives and Australia’s iconic monolith stands proudly above a sweeping sun-scorched desert.
Part of Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, scattered across five different properties, Sails in the Desert is the premier hotel located close to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Park. A member of the iconic Pullman Hotels collection, this five-star outback oasis invites you to gather your family or reignite romance with a loved one in Australia’s spiritual heart.
From the Indigenous designs on the carpet and unique desert colours reflected in each room to the gumtree-lined swimming pool and the iconic shade sails standing up against the Red Centre’s heat, this resort offers up an unparalleled visual bounty.
Connect with this unique landscape with complimentary guest activities included in your stay. Learn about weapons or bush tucker at the Circle of Sand for a bush yarn, gain a fascinating insight into the region’s geology, flora and fauna and learn about the stars in a fascinating Capturing the Cosmos documentary showing daily at the Arkani Theatre.
Step into your air-conditioned abode and kick off your shoes. Your five-star room is a welcome reprieve from the breathtaking Red Desert outside with neutral, earthy decor that’s easy on the eyes and artwork telling local Aṉangu stories.
Your Handpicked Inclusions – Daily breakfast, Field of Light entry, return airport transfers and more
Arrive in air-conditioned style from Ayers Rock Airport with shared return transfers included as part of your stay. Begin each morning with a delicious breakfast at Ilkaṟi restaurant, where you’ll dine under unique lampshades with light filtering in from the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows.
With complimentary activities at Sails in the Desert, you can truly disconnect from the world around you. Savour an afternoon enjoying a bush food experience, learning about Australian and local native bush foods as you taste seasonal seeds, fruits and spices, or perhaps enjoy a tour of the Desert Gardens Hotel’s authentic native gardens.
You will also receive complimentary access to the Gallery of Central Australia (GoCA), an Indigenous art gallery with over 350 works from community arts centres across Central Australia and Artists in Residence.
Of course, Bruce Munro’s otherworldly Field of Light art installation simply can’t be missed. Watch as darkness transforms into a bloom of soft light and colour on arrival at the renowned Field of Light. Inspired by desert seeds springing to life after the rains, this monumental art installation is made up of 50,000 spindles of light, breathing and swaying in beautiful ochre, deep violet, blue and gentle white.
Sunrise Journey Tour Upgrade: Begin before dawn and watch as Indigenous artwork by three Anangu artists – Selina Kulitja (Maruku Arts), Denise Brady (Kaltukatjara Art), and Valerie Brumby (Walkatjara Art) – comes alive across the desert through light, music and laser projections, with Uluru and Kata Tjuṯa rising in the background. Enjoy a native-inspired breakfast and chai tea, with return transfers included.
- Ilkaṟi Restaurant
- Piṟa Pool Bar
- Waḻpa Lobby Bar
- Swimming pool
- Complimentary shuttle bus
- Complimentary Indigenous activities
- Red Ochre Spa
- Mulgara Gallery
- 24-hour reception
- In-room dining
- Wi-Fi
- Check-in: 3pm / Checkout: 10am
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services